To Be or Not To Be a Consultant!

This workshop is for unemployed professionals who are thinking about consulting. However, new consultants have also found the tips to be valuable. It is presented annually by the Professional Development Collaborative, Inc. as well as on request.

Key Benefits:

• Learn about startup considerations
• Learn about the importance of focusing on your niche and defining your target market
• Learn about various techniques to market your services
• Learn about pricing your services

Who Should Attend:

• People in transition who want to know if consultanting might be a good choice for them
• Consultants who need to improve their business
• Employees who are considering a transition

Here's what past participants say about this workshop:

"Outstanding class. Gives you all the information and tools to figure out if you want to do this, and if yes, how."

"Thorough, informative, and well executed - So happy I took all three classes! Highly recommended."

"Enjoyable and motivating."

"It was nice to get this helpful information about becoming a consultant."

"Great speakers."

"A good basic approach to consulting practices from two veterans."

"Bruce and Norman provide actionable info combined with the good and bad to determine if consulting is for you."

"Excellent workshop. Very helpful and motivating."

"Great starting point if you are considering a consulting career."

"This was an excellent class to take if thinking of starting a business. The instructors provided first hand experience in critical areas such as determining the cost and considerations of being a consultant. Well worth the cost of the class!"

"I was able to make the decision not to be a consultant, and know why I made it."

"(I) feel energized to get going, (it) gave me confidence and helped me focus."

Length:

Three half day sessions which are typically fit into two calendar days.